Swinger Attacked on 3rd

Rick Swinger was attacked last Friday morning on 3rd Ave during the street cleaning operation.

Swinger is pursuing getting photos of the incident from Google cameras and filing charges.

“I had my iPhone forcefully taken from me by surprise attack and thrown over Google’s fence into their parking lot by this guy in black,” said Swinger. “I have talked to the assailant before and he told me he is with “Services not Sweeps” and a Tenants Rights group.

When asked how it all happened, Swinger said “I asked him if he would like to have a “No Shit” button and he said they were cute but no thanks. I told him they had a message about the dangers of human feces that go down our storm drain and endanger children at the beach and the next thing I know is he lunged at me and my iPhone. A struggled for a few seconds and next thing I see is my iPhone flying over Google’s fence! Then he flew off like a flock of seagulls.”

Well, they stated on twitter that they would use vandalism. I guess they are true to their word, and they used violence too. As a Venetian I plead for LAPD to get involved in this, these situations can spin out of control if not handled quickly and properly.
I don’t know who sponsors this so called activist group, but they made it clear they are against all of the residents of Venice and will harm citizens and property to achieve their goals.
VENETIANS WANT MORE LAPD AT CLEANUPS!!!

IF the person who attacked is really with Services not Sweeps, as alleged, then here is a list of organizations which are supporting sending violent and vandalizing agents into our community: https://servicesnotsweeps.com/organizations

Many are good organizations that do good things, we need to start having a conversation with them about their support, and how the Venice residents feel about it. I am starting with some people I know, please help by doing the same.

Services not Sweeps and the VCHC brought in a large porta potty last month and dump it on 3rd and Rose Ave for their protest as if the residents have never seen one before. Little did they know we had already been there done that without the Pony Show, Bull Horns and Speeches. We did it without the hoopla but with quiet dignity, respect and hope it would work. It didn’t and thats not our fault we tried. But we got scorned anyway saying we were haters as they yelled at us for hours that day. I wish it was that simple believe me! Another problem is the “serial pooper” who won’t use the bathrooms. This is a mental condition that is most prevalent here for the mass volume of Shit we see that these folks don’t clean up afterwards. Lets face the truth even if we didn’t have a bathroom close by most of us wouldn’t leave it on the street for someone else to clean up, unless you were disturbed. These serial poopers are full of anxiety which is a trigger for this kind of behavior. Living on a street full of Norway Rats biting on your toes at night might just be one of the triggers. Reading up on this real problem will give us a clue on how to deal with this dangerous pollution we face here in Venice Beach. Here is an article on this topic… https://www.menshealth.com/health/a195…-the-serial-pooper/

Recent Comments

Steven Burns { Thank-you for posting the information and photos. Facts are always welcome. I posted a similar comment previously, but I frankly think fighting this is futile, it is going to happen. There needs to be a focus now, before it opens, to hold the city to the promise that it will... } – 1409 6:09 PM

Rick Swinger { Yes I would like to help. I can be contacted at rickswinger@yahoo.com } – 1409 4:46 PM

Lori { Please help....I have contacted all the news stations as this is outrageous and needs to become public knowledge. Many of the stations have responded back to me but they want more information. Please reach out to all the stations (or myself) with any information so they can accurately report on... } – 1409 3:09 PM

Anonymous { To whom it may concern: I'm not afraid of radio stations or Dr. Drew etc. I'm not sure how familiar you all are with defamation, libel or slander but this is all of that and more including harrassment. I want you all to cease and desist or I will be... } – 1409 3:01 PM

Anonymous { Paul- Again because clearly you cant read. My daughter was with me in tow because I have to bring l her to work in LA because im a single mom forced into motherhood from her rapist trust fund jewish father. But I dont expect you to understand what it's like... } – 1409 2:35 PM

Paul { Ricky your talking points are weak. These are not the homeless people we grew up with and you know it. These 20-something drug addicts and criminals are not the local hobos we all know and used to feed. Not the ones we’d buy a beer or a sandwich. You can’t... } – 1409 2:05 PM

Paul { Ricky, how many of these people do you house at your place? Not everyone is a nazi that doesn’t see it your way or agree with you. If anything you’re the nazi for not allowing free speech you fascist. Wake up! } – 1409 2:00 PM

Paul { Jesus christ, I don’t care what you were doing. Why the hell are you out there with a kid? And if you have it so rough why are you offering help when you seem to need it yourself? Focus on yourself, on your little girl. Get your shit together and... } – 1409 1:56 PM

Anonymous { Rick Swinger- It sounds like you have compassion, but you didnt seem overly concerned when we spoke wednesday night. It was a much longer conversation which you seemed too in a hurry to have rather than get all the details. If you would truly like to help and not jump... } – 1409 12:13 PM

Anonymous { Yes I agree more people need to be involved in community service especially in youth and get off their high horse so they understand the concept of humility and empathy. I thought part of being human is being humane. That's what I learned throughout my life...everyone has ups and downs.... } – 1409 12:04 PM